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 What is
 Hydrocephalus

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 VALVES   


Description: The Phoenix Accura Elite Gravity Compensating Shunt is a unique patent pending anti-siphon mechanism which prevents overdrainage. Calibrated and tested under fluid flow conditions for dependable performance, the precision sapphire ball-in-cone design provides precise closing pressures.

Polysulfone and non-ferrous valve components provide a completely MRI compatable valve with minimal artifact. The shunt has radiopaque markings for radiographic pressure identification and is available with single and dual valve mechanism for easy priming and post implant testing.A Rickham style reservoir is included for tapping and infusion of medications.

The EGS is available in four differential pressure and four anti-siphon gravity compensation pressure levels to provide options to suit every patient.

 

 

 

 

Note: Accura valves are precision sapphire Ball and Cone mechanisms.
*Nominal operating pressure in mm of H20 at 10 cc/hr of pulsed fluid
Pending FDA Concurrance    

 

 

catalog revision date 7/03


 
 
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